Michigan minimum wage
Minimum wage in Michigan, in effect since January 1, 2026
$13.73 an hour
That is $6.48 above the federal minimum of $7.25. Employers in Michigan pay the higher state rate.
Next increase: $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
Tipped employees
Employers in Michigan can pay tipped employees a cash wage of $5.49 an hour, taking a tip credit of up to $8.24, as long as tips bring the employee to at least $13.73 for every hour worked. If they don't, the employer makes up the difference.
Youth and training wages
Employees under 18 may be paid 85% of the minimum wage; new employees under 20 may be paid a $4.25 training wage for their first 90 days.
Scheduled increases
| Effective date | Standard rate | Tipped cash wage | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 (current) | $13.73 | $5.49 | In effect |
| January 1, 2027 | $15.00 | — | Set in law MCL 408.934(1)(c). Tipped cash wage becomes 42% of the minimum wage (MCL 408.934d(2)(c)); the state has not published the dollar figure. |
How future increases are set
From January 1, 2028, adjusted each year for inflation (Midwest CPI-U), calculated by the State Treasurer each October; no increase if the state unemployment rate is 8.5% or higher.
Exceptions and details
- The tipped cash wage is 40% of the minimum wage in 2026, rising 2 points a year to 50% in 2031 (MCL 408.934d).
- The state law covers employers with 2 or more employees (DOL WHD state table).
Common questions
- What is the minimum wage in Michigan?
- $13.73 an hour, in effect since January 1, 2026.
- What is the tipped minimum wage in Michigan?
- $5.49 an hour in cash wages, provided tips bring the employee up to $13.73 an hour.
- When does the Michigan minimum wage go up?
- It rises to $15.00 on January 1, 2027.
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Recent changes
Last verified against the official source on October 9, 2026.
No changes recorded since we started tracking this page.
Sources
- Michigan Legislature, MCL 408.934 (Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act); enforced by Michigan LEO Wage & Hour Division · data as of January 1, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.